During a rally in Michigan on October 25, 2026, former President Donald Trump drew attention by praising the physical appearance of rapper Nicki Minaj, who was present at the event. This comment came after he had made a series of jokes about the physique of Ohio Senator Jon Husted.
Trump remarked, “I looked at (Husted’s) ass, and I’ve never done that with a man before. Off the record: Women yes, men no.” He then turned to Minaj, saying, “By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful ass before, Nicki Minaj,” and asked her to stand up for the crowd, noting, “That’s hard to miss.”
He added, “I hope Nicki wasn’t insulted, but we love Nicki. She’s been with us for a long time,” expressing his admiration for the rapper during his speech.
As he transitioned back to discussing Husted, Trump acknowledged that his previous comments regarding the senator had been gaining traction. He stated, “I’ve been living with this whole thing about the ass. And believe me, it’s of no interest to me other than to say John Husted is one hell of an athlete.”
Furthermore, Trump hinted that he might begin commenting on the appearance of Michigan GOP Senate nominee Mike Rogers as well, saying, “I’d say that about your ass, too, Mike, if it gets you a guaranteed victory. I’ll do anything because we got to get you in.”
The rally showcased Trump’s ongoing campaign efforts as he prepares for the upcoming midterm elections, where key Senate races will be held across the country. The unconventional style of commentary is consistent with Trump’s previous campaign events, where he often mixes humor with political messaging to engage his audience.
